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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,344.80, 512,017.20 and 215,373.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,344.80, 512,017.20 and 215,373.60 is: 323,060.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,344.80 : 512,017.20 = 215,373.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,344.80/512,017.20 = 215,373.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,344.80x = 512,017.20 × 215,373.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,344.80x = 110,274,987,625.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,274,987,625.92/341,344.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,060.40

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